DENTAL CARIES

This study is testing a new type of dental implant placed right after a tooth is pulled. The goal is to see if the implant can attach to the jawbone and also create a flexible ligament, aiming to restore the natural feel and slight movement of a real tooth. Researchers will follo…

This study follows older adults for up to six years to see which of two cavity treatments works better long-term. One group gets a silver fluoride liquid painted on teeth, while the other gets a special filling cement plus fluoride varnish. The goal is to see which treatment is b…

This study aims to find out which of two gentle drilling methods works better for treating deep cavities in the permanent teeth of children and teens aged 8-19. It will compare a one-visit procedure with a two-visit procedure to see which one better preserves the life of the toot…

This study compares two types of pre-made caps (crowns) for children's baby molars after a nerve-saving treatment for deep cavities. Researchers will put a stainless steel crown on one side and a tooth-colored zirconia crown on the other side in the same child. They will check wh…

This study is testing whether a new dental material called PILP is safe for treating cavities in adult teeth. Researchers will apply either PILP or a placebo to cavities before placing fillings, then monitor participants for six months to check for any problems. The goal is to se…

This study is testing whether a new 5-second dental filling method works as well as the standard 10-second method for children's baby teeth. Researchers will compare how well the fillings hold up and whether children experience less pain with the faster approach. The study involv…

This study is looking at how a simple, no-drill dental crown for children's cavities affects their bite over time. Researchers will place these crowns on baby molars in 60 healthy children and use digital scans to track tiny changes in tooth position and bite contact over one mon…

This study aims to see which of two common dental treatments works better to reduce the levels of bacteria that cause cavities in children's saliva. Researchers will test a silver-based liquid on one side of a child's mouth and a fluoride varnish on the other side. They will meas…

This study tests a new system in primary care clinics to help older adults on Medicaid get to the dentist. Medical assistants will be trained to screen for oral health problems and make referrals during regular doctor visits. Researchers want to see if this approach leads to more…

This study aims to understand if tiny organisms called archaea play a role in causing tooth cavities. Researchers will collect saliva samples from 200 adults with cavities to check for the presence and amount of these microbes. The goal is to gather new knowledge about what cause…